Minneapolis Police PEACE internship

This paid internship gives you a head start and exposure to law enforcement.

Overview

The Minneapolis Police PEACE (Pathways Encouraging Active Community Engagement) internship is a career exploration program. It is a way for students to learn more about a future in law enforcement.

This internship is a direct pathway to become a community service officer.

Students will:

  • Build confidence and leadership skills
  • Learn what policing in Minneapolis is like with behind-the-scenes opportunities, related to:
    • K9 unit
    • SWAT
    • Forensics
    • Evidence room
  • Meet with mentors who care about your future and will help you grow
  • Be part of a supportive, welcoming program designed for students like you

Read the internship details and sign up now

The internship is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Learn about the grant background

Student qualifications

You need to be:
  • Between the ages of 16 and 21
  • Available weekdays
  • Thinking about a career in law enforcement
  • Passionate about helping others
  • Ready to make a positive impact in the City

Earn as you learn

You will:
  • Get paid $16/hour
  • Receive tutoring support to help you succeed in your current high school or college classes
  • Learn inside and outside the classroom through field trips and job shadowing

Internship details

Length of internship

Sept. 8, 2025 to May 31, 2026

Hours

Monday - Friday

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Location

Grain Exchange Building
400 S 4th St
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Sign up

If you are interested in the internship, you can fill out the sign up form.

Sign up now

Grant background

This project was supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-23-GG-00108-BRND awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes:

  • The Bureau of Justice Statistics
  • The National Institute of Justice
  • The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
  • The Office for Victims of Crime
  • The Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART)

Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. 

Contact us

Gaundencia Orenge

Administrative Analyst

Minneapolis Police Department - Recruitment

Email Gaundencia Orenge

Phone

612-512-2604

Address

400 Fourth St. S., Room 229 
Minneapolis, MN 55415